― My background
I've navigated through various phases in my career—each one shaping the professional I am today. From starting as a broadcast engineer at PTV to directing national and international live productions, and from teaching at top universities to creating digital education platforms—I’ve worn many hats. What ties it all together is my passion for purposeful storytelling, structured execution, and continuous learning. My greatest strength? Adapting, evolving, and delivering—no matter the platform or audience.
― Skills
Academic Leadership
Storytelling and Communication
Content-Centric Thinking
Broadcast Risk Oversight
Production Budget Handling
― Work experience
Head of Business Development
Raaheb Solutions & GoProAlpha / 2022 – Present
Leading strategy, partnerships, and growth across learning and tech solution verticals in education and media
TV Director & Broadcast Consultant
Freelance / 2015 – Present
Directed live sports and news events for major broadcasters including KPL, KTPL, UAE Summer Bash, and Ajman Cup.
General Manager
Faiz TV (Web TV) / 2017 – 2018
Oversaw operations, content, and production strategies during the platform’s early growth phase.
Assistant Manager Broadcast
BOL TV / 2015
Managed news and current affairs programming, including live transmissions and special coverage.
Head of PCR Operations
Dawn News / 2011 – 2015
Led three PCRs in continuous operations, ensuring smooth production of news and special events.
Vision Mixer Director
CNBC Pakistan & Samaa TV / 2005 – 2011
Directed thousands of live broadcasts in business and current affairs with international standards.
Broadcast Engineer & Quality Lead
PTV & GEO TV / 1999 – 2005
Started as engineer at PTV, later moved to GEO as QA Lead and Shift Incharge; worked on shows like Aaj Kamran Khan Kay Sath.
― Education
NED University of Engineering and Technology
Master’s in Telecommunication Engineering / 2007
Federal Urdu University, Karachi
Master’s in Journalism (First Class, Second Position) / 2009
― COURSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Media Production Techniques
BBC-Supported Training (via CNBC Pakistan) / 2005
Digital Content Development for Education
Internal Faculty Development Programs (Various Universities) / 2016–2023
Satellite & Web TV Consultancy Training
Madni TV / Internal Programs / 2018
“In every role—behind the camera, in front of a classroom, or building something new—I’ve learned that adaptability is my greatest strength. Challenges change, but the commitment to grow remains the same.”
- Syed Misbah Uddin Qadri
misbahqadri.com
